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WINTHROP TOWN MANAGER’S WEEKLY BLOG
October 6, 2016 Volume 1, Number 39
Manager’s Message from your Town Manager, Jim McKenna
Looks like another week
packed full of events in
Winthrop. Stop into
Adriana’s tomorrow and share
a cup of coffee and
conversations with some of
your local police officers.
Friday night is the opening
reception for Winthrop’s own
Richard Honan as he
showcases his Winthrop by
the Sea Beach Art exhibit at
the Clock Gallery in the E.B.
Newton Cultural Center
building.
St. John the Evangelist
Church will be providing a
blessing for your pets on
Saturday morning. Don’t miss
out on the activities going on
at Ingleside park in the
afternoon during the Fall Fair
and Craft show and Touch a
Truck event.
On Sunday, Winthrop
residents should plan mid-day
travel accordingly due to the
Columbus Day Parade in East
Boston and a Halloween
motorcycle rally in Revere.
You can opt out of traffic and
stay local by going to the
Winthrop Farmers Market in
French Square on Sunday from
11 - 2!
Have a great and safe long
weekend.
Best regards,
Jim McKenna
Contact Us
Town Manager’s Office (617) 846-1705
townmanageroffice@
town.winthrop.ma.us
Visit us at http://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/ and let us know what you think.
FALL FAIR AND CRAFT SHOW AT INGLESIDE PARK
Saturday 10/8 from 11AM - 3PM
Train rides, Amusements, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Painting, Pony Rides, Moon Bounce, Games, Food, Entertainment. Craft Tables Spaces Available (tables not supplied) Vendor space is available. $25.00 per table (must provide own table) Register below or at the recreation office. RAINDATE IS SUNDAY, OCT 09th.
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
St. John the Evangelist Parish celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with the blessing of the animals on Sat. Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. (weather permitting) in the Oceanview Street parking lot. Whether your best friend is furry, feathered, or even slithery, all pets are invited to receive God’s blessing at this very special event. All ages and types of pets are welcome! Pets should be in a pet carrier or on a leash.
FLU VACCINE INFORMATION 2016 – 2017
October 15th 9am – 12pm Winthrop Senior Center
-No one under the age of 5 years old -No HIGH DOSE vaccine available for 65 years old+ -INSURANCE CARD NEEDED -Does not need to be from Winthrop - NO intranasal vaccine available this flu season (shown to be ineffective) Any questions please call 617-846-1740
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For information on the workshop, please Like The Winthrop Cultural Council on Facebook.
WINTHROP ART ASSOCIATION FALL DAY TRIP
Sunday, October 16th
$55 pp
PORTLAND. ME --- MUSEUM OF ART PORTSMOUTH, NH ---
TODD BONITA GALLERY & SHOPPING IN THE AREA
Lunch will be in Portland on your own
Contact Dawn Mahoney 617-846-2644 for reservations
FIND YOURSELF IN A DCR STATE PARK All Programs are free and open to the public and are designed for adults and children ages 8 and older and all levels of birding expertise. An adult must accompany children. Please apply sunscreen and wear a hat and sunglasses. Insect repellant is recommended for the marsh programs following the instructions on the label. Rain Cancels. For more information call (781) 485-2804 Ext. 105 or email [email protected]
Birding Delights at Daybreak 8:30 a.m. Sunday October 23rd (Stay for an hour or more) Winthrop Shores Reservation-Winthrop Beach We will watch for a variety of waterbirds. Some binoculars and a spotting scope will be provided but please bring these items if you are able to. Meet at: Winthrop Shore Reservation on Winthrop Shore Drive across from Sturgis Street and 60 Winthrop Shore Drive. Accessible by Public Transportation: MBTA Blue line, Orient Heights Station then transfer to bus 712/713 Point Shirley-Orient Heights (an additional fee may apply for the transfer), arrive at the Winthrop Beach stop then walk down Sturgis Street, Winthrop MA. Be a Friend of Sea Animals-Beach Cleanup Sunday October 30th 10:30 a.m.-12:00p.m. Revere Beach Reservation Come volunteer to help marine animals by safely cleaning up the beach using litter grabbers. Please wear close toed shoes. Groups need to register in advance by contacting Matthew Nash at email [email protected] or at the phoning 781-485-2804 Ext. 105.
For more information about volunteering with the DCR including required forms, please visit http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/get-involved/volunteer-ops/dcr-volunteer-in-parks-program-guide.html Meet at: Bandstand Pavilion # 2 adjacent to the beach on Revere Beach Boulevard, across from 300 Ocean Avenue in Revere and the MBTA Blue line Revere Beach Station. Parking is available for a nominal fee at either the MBTA Wonderland Garage or in one of the public lots. There is limited free and metered on street parking.
WINTHROP IMPROVEMENT AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION NEWS
S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of New England Paranormal Investigations Program. Friday, October 21st 7 to 10 pm Ellen MacNeil is bringing back her S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of New England Paranormal Investigations Program. Tickets are $10 each and must be ordered in advance by calling Ellen at (617) 846-0282. Seating is limited to 99 persons. Reserve ASAP to attend this “spirited” event.
EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 24TH
There's just more than a month until voters fill out their ballots for the state and presidential election, and you have until Oct. 19 to get registered in Massachusetts if you want to cast your vote.
Luckily, you can register to vote online. To register on the web, you need a valid driver's license, learner's permit, or non-driver ID issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, and need to have a signature on file with the RMV.
This year, you can vote early in Massachusetts If you don't have an ID with the RMV, you can fill out the form and mail or bring it to your local election official.
For more information, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (617) 846-1742.
Beginning November 14, 2016 the Town Clerk’s office will be cash free!
In keeping with safety and financial reporting best practices, the Town Clerk’s Office will no longer be accepting cash beginning November 14, 2016. Credit, debit and checks are all acceptable forms of payment in our office. The Town Clerk’s office strongly encourages all business to be conducted online or via the mail. All transactions done online are fulfilled immediately and without delay. Use the link below to purchase a vital record or a dog license.
http://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/town-clerk
Sunday, October 9th from 11am – 2pm In French Square
It's hard to believe that there are only TWO more Winthrop Farmers Markets this season! Make sure you get down to enjoy the best Fall vegetables and fruits as well as local crafts, jewelry, music and more!
WINTHROP FERRY FALL SCHEDULE
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thewinthropferry.com
Chris Mick as the Lecturer
Jason Hair-Wynn as Jimmy
Amy Oldenquist as Mary Lane
THE PLAYMAKERS PROUDLY PRESENT “REFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL”
The Playmakers are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of the hilarious spoof Reefer Madness: The Musical. The show opens on October 7 and will now be performed at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. With a book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, music by Dan Studney, lyrics by Kevin Murphy, the production is directed by Patrick Harris, musically directed by Joshua Ziemann, and choreographed by Jason Hair-Wynn.
This show-within-a-show, inspired by the 1936 cult propaganda film, Reefer Madness takes a satirical look at the hysteria that occurs when clean-cut kids fall prey to the evil drug marijuana. Featuring big show-stopping Broadway style numbers injected with a bit of tongue in cheek political commentary, Reefer Madness poses the question of what happens when a power hungry individual with dangerous rhetoric preys on the fear of the public.
“Even though Reefer Madness is a crazy and funny musical, some of the themes the shows covers are surprisingly relevant to what is going on in the world today,” says director Patrick Harris, “this year in particular, during the election season, when politicians use fear-based propaganda to whip Americans into a frenzy.” In the show, The Lecturer, an authoritarian figure and director of this show within a show, preaches the dangers of the drug, while the show he has conceived begins to fall apart as the characters spin out of control.
Reefer Madness: The Musical features Chris Mick as The Lecturer, Jason Hair-Wynn as Jimmy, Amy Oldenquist as Mary Lane, Vanessa Lucero as Mae, Andy Porterfield as Jack/Jesus, Melissa MacNeil as Sally, Damien LaCount as Ralph, Monica Wright as the Placard Girl, and Grace Meidanis as Miss Poppy. Gina Ansaldi, Luisiana Cruz, Lara Finn, Andrew Quinney and Rob Williams round out the ensemble.
Tickets are currently on sale via the Playmakers’ website, www.winthropplaymakers.com and can also be reserved via the box office line, 617-539-1175. For ticketing questions or to make group reservations, email [email protected]. Performances are Friday, October 7, Saturday October 8, Friday, October 14, Saturday October 15 at 8PM and with matinees on Sunday October 9 and Sunday October 16 at 2PM.
WINTHROP CULTURAL COUNCIL SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS
Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs are due October 17, 2017. This year, the Winthrop Cultural Council will distribute about $8,000 in grants. The LCC online application is now live! Applicants may apply until October 17th. https://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.aspx On-line submissions only.
For specific guidelines and complete information on the Winthrop Cultural Council, visit www.winthropculturalcouncil.org contact 339.203.0423 or email us at [email protected].
WINARC ACTIVITIES
WINARC was founded over fifty years ago by a group of parents and young adults with disabilities. This grassroots organization of families recognized the need for social and recreational participation in the community for their children, and they committed their efforts to creating those opportunities. Through the tremendous support of Winthrop and its surrounding communities, WINARC's community partnerships with businesses and families have ensured the successful operation of its current programs, as well as the development of new programming to fulfill the ever growing needs of children and adults with disabilities. WINARC welcomes new members and volunteers in all our programs. Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and can be credited with the success of our programs.
Bowling every Saturday from September through May with a $50 annual fee. Special Olympics every Sunday starting in October through June. Cost is $100 for the year. Saturday night dances every other month at the Senior Center $5 6 week Adaptive Hip Hop Lessons held on Wednesdays in October $5 Halloween Dance October 22nd at the Senior Center 6:30 – 8:30 $5 For more information on any other events or about WINARC, please contact Nancy Giuffre at (617) 640-4292 or email [email protected] with WINARC in the subject line.
enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities
WINTHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER ALICE INSTUCTOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Monday, November 28, 2016 and Tuesday, November 29, 2016
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Old Winthrop Middle School
$595 per person
The purpose of advanced ALICE training is to educate local and school-based law enforcement, as well as church, hospital, and workplace administrators and safety professionals about our researched-based, proactive response approach to Violent Intruder events. The ALICE training program is designed to supplement current "Lock-down" or "Secure-in-Place" procedures used frequently in our public schools and institutions. Tragic historic events have dictated the need of enhanced response options to increase chances of surviving a horrific event. For more information, visit http://www.cvent.com/events/alice-instructor-certification-training-winthrop-police-department-city-st/event-summary-054bd35b02b54124ace0447a9af1e624.aspx
WINTHROP YOUTH LACROSSE SIGN UPS
Registration opened this past Monday and will be open until December 31st. The link to register and pay online is
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=winthropyouthlacrosse Boys in grades 1 – 8 are welcome to join. The cost is $195. For more information or to sign up please email [email protected].
SAINT VINCENT de PAUL OFFERS SUPPORT TO WINTHROP RESIDENTS
St. John the Evangelist Parish has a Saint Vincent de Paul Society Chapter. The mission of the Society is to give temporary support to parishioners and other Winthrop residents who find themselves in need. Please call 617-846-7400 if you or someone you know is in need of assistance.
BELLE ISLE MARSH MARINE ECOLOGY PARK AND MARSHWALK
Conservation Commission Hearing Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Joseph Harvey Hearing Room Town Hall, One Metcalf Square
The Town Manager’s Office invites anyone interested in the proposed Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park and Marsh Walk to attend the Winthrop Conservation Commission Public Hearing on Wed., Oct. 12 at 7:40 p.m. in the Harvey Hearing at Town Hall. The town and its engineers, Green International, have begun the permitting process for this proposed public resource and have already conducted pre-filing meetings with the local Conservation Commission, the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act (MEPA) office, the Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Next Wednesday night’s hearing is the first official step in the permitting process, and anyone who is interested in the project or just has questions about the project itself is welcome to attend to learn more about it.
Senator Joe Boncore will be joining Ania Camargo of Mother’s Out Front. A grassroots organization that has had much success in other parts of the district in bringing environmental issues to the forefront of the community. It is the Senator's hope that this meeting will lead to the formation of a Winthrop affiliate organization. The discussion on Thursday night will center around gas leaks from old pipelines in our Town. The amount of gas leaks in the greater Boston is astonishing, but the harmful effects to our health, environment and future is simply troubling. The original meeting the Senator had with Mothers Out Front was eye opening and prompted him to take action. There are steps we can take in our own community to remedy some of the existing problems and other initiatives we can begin to ensure a better environment for future generations. Please come to this informational session and see if you’d like to get involved. Please share this with anyone you think may be interested in these issues. Please RSVP to Kathi Young in Senator Boncore's office [email protected] to confirm your attendance.
DCR TWO WEEK LOOK AHEAD 10/10/2016 – 10/23/2016
The following activities will be occurring over the next two weeks. Rumney Marsh, Saugus - Delivery and installation of trailside plantings will be proceeding. - The environmental monitor will observe conditions of the slopes
and erosion control devices.
Delivery and placement of topsoil over the slopes adjacent to the
proposed Rumney Marsh walking path are nearing completion. Winthrop Beach - Construction activities have been completed for this phase of the
project. The next phase of the project, Reconstruction of Winthrop Shore Drive, is planned to begin in the spring of 2017.
Design for Phase 4 – Winthrop Shore Drive Improvements - A public meeting is planned for 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
October 25, 2016 at the Robert A. DeLeo Winthrop Senior Center – Council on Aging, 35 Harvard Street, Winthrop, MA 02152. At this meeting, DCR will present final design plans developed after consideration of public input received on the Winthrop Shore Drive/Upland Improvements Project.
Please note that street sweeping has resumed on Winthrop Shore Drive. It occurs every 3rd Thursday of the month. Please remove cars from Shore Drive in advance of street sweeping or else they will be towed. Questions or concerns about the project should be directed to DCR Resident Engineer Steve Colometo, at the DCR trailer at the Rumney Marsh parking area on Ballard Street, Saugus, by visit or phone (781-558-2876) during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In case of an emergency, contact 911 or DCR’s 24/7 emergency hotline at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency at 508-820-1428.
Visit the Project website here: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/conservation/planning-and-
resource-protection/projects/winthrop-beach-renourishment-project.html
